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8 Best Android Watches for a Sleek OS on Your Wrist

The first time I heard about Android watches I rolled my eyes and figured they would end up as obnoxious as Google Glass, but it seems like the smart watch has become quite the fixture for the average consumer, and I think part of it is because they are simply an improvement of the regular watch, syncing up with your phone as well.

When I started testing smart watches, I realized the possibilities for the technology. You can get healthier by tracking your steps or testing your heart rate, quickly check who is calling your phone and even check the time like you would on a regular watch.

This is a heck of a lot easier than pulling out your phone in the middle of a meeting.

Let’s take at the best Android watches to match up with your phone and create a nice experience for checking your notifications and using the smooth touchscreens that link into plenty of the apps you are used to on your phone.

1. Luxsure Bluetooth Smart Watch WristWatch: $36.19

Seamless Integration with Style

This is one of the underdogs when it comes to Android watches, with a nice design that doesn’t stand out too much when it sits on your wrist. The build is durable, so you shouldn’t have to worry about many dings, and it has a decent rubber band to wrap around your wrist and feel comfortable.

It comes in a few different colors, but I like the black the best. The only thing I don’t enjoy is that the interface is quite basic. You get what you pay for, but you shouldn’t expect anything spectacular with this Android watch. Keep in mind that this watch is primarily designed for the iPhone, so some functions are limited for Android.

Why should you buy it?

Almost one and half inches for the touchscreen

Works with Bluetooth

You can quickly check the time, battery and date on the homescreen

2. LG G Watch Powered by Android Wear: $135.00

Pure Simplicity

The LG G watch stands out as one of the more popular options because of its simple design. The watch works with Android wear, so you don’t have to worry about syncing or seeing inconsistent information. It’s always on and ready to deliver what you need.

I also like the fact that the watch is slim, so you don’t really feel it on your wrist, except I do have some concerns about its durability. For some reason it just feels like it might break if I use it too roughly.

Why should you buy it?

You can change out the watch strap if you want

It fights off dust and water

The battery lasts all day on a single charge

You can use the “Ok Google” command and it responds really quick

3. Samsung Gear Live Smartwatch for Android Devices: $199.00

A Tad Pricey

The Gear Live comes from Samsung, so you can get the general idea that it is built to last. The design is wonderful, and the screen is built with an AMOLED display, so it’s quite durable for those rough situations.

The watch always stays on so you can yell out a command and it will jump to action. The price tag isn’t exactly my favorite, since there seems to be plenty of other options on the market with comparable features at a fraction of the price.

Why should you buy it?

The screen is one of the largest on the market

Syncs perfectly with all Google services and apps

Comes with an accelerometer

Comes with a gyroscope

4. Pebble Smartwatch: $119.99

My Favorite of the Bunch

The pebble is one of the most popular watch options, and rightfully so, since it offers some great colors to choose from. Not to mention, the style is unique compared to some of the other options on this list. It fits more comfortably on my wrist than other options, and the adjustment settings are easy to play around with.

The Pebble watch also features one of the simpler interfaces, so you don’t get bogged down with too many bells and whistles. Make sure you checkout some of the cooler Pebble apps to download.

Why should you buy it?

Check your notifications within seconds

Gives you the ability to download tons of apps

Control your music from afar

The battery lasts up to a week on a single charge

5. Otium Gear Bluetooth Smart Watch: $76.88

Nice Functionality with a Weird Design

Although I feel like this design looks a tad childish and clunky, the Otium Gear watch works seamlessly with your phone, and doesn’t slouch when it comes to finding all the features you need within seconds.

Although this is an Android list, the watch is compatible with just about every smartphone out there.

Why should you buy it?

Lasts several days on a single charge

Displays all notifications on the homescreen

Has a pedometer to stay healthy

Comes with a camera

6. CNPGD S12 Smart Sync Bluetooth Watch: $59.99

Another Affordable Watch

Although this Android watch is very clunky, it provides a fairly large screen so you can check your notifications and move around with ease. The buttons on the touchscreen show up bright and large, and the watch actually felt comfortable despite its overweight design.

This watch is designed primarily for Android phones, so you get all the features if using one. You can also use it with an iPhone with limited features.

Why should you buy it?

Quick social and mail notifications on the homescreen

The pedometer is quite accurate

Syncs seamlessly with SMS and phone calls

The record function is rather handy

7. Sony SmartWatch: $74.50

A Beautiful Watch

The Sony Smarthwatch offers a stunning design, with a smaller, square screen and a sleek rubber band that fits nicely on your wrist. For some reason it didn’t fit around my wrist as well as the others, but it did the job. Just keep in mind that if you have huge wrists this might not work well for you.

Why should you buy it?

Syncs calls and SMS messages with ease

The pedometer and recording works quite well

The connectivity was decent

8. Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch: $209.00

The Premium Choice

The Samsung Galaxy Gear is the ultimate smartwatch, with style and functionality packed into a small little device. The only reason I would ever recommend against it is because of its price tag.

Since smartwatches are so new to the market, it makes me hesitant to spend this much money on something that pretty much just saves you a few seconds checking your phone.

Why should you buy it?

The screen is 1.63 inches

Comes in awesome colors like orange, gold and lime green (save some money on the options that don’t sell as well)

Comes with the S Voice personal assistant

Place and answer calls right from the watch

Has a camera and an AMOLED screen for durability

Conclusion

If you plan on buying one of these Android watches I encourage you to at least walk into Best Buy and try a few on before making a decision. It’s tough to predict the right style and fit for your watch if you don’t get your hands on it.

With smartphones it’s mainly about functionality, but you will be wearing these things on your body. Regardless, all of these Android watches are great to sync with your phone and make your life a little easier.

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions about the best Android watches on the market.